Almost 60 Percent of Australians Take Breaks From Social Media for Mental Well-being: Beyond Blue CEO

Australia is grappling with the complexities of social media regulation, particularly for the country’s youth, experts warn that current decisions will have lasting effects on society. During a recent Senate Committee hearing on Social Media’s Impact on Australian Society, Georgia Harman, CEO of Beyond Blue, revealed that a significant 58 percent of Australians take regular breaks from social media as a well-being strategy. “This growing awareness of the negative impacts of social media highlights a changing landscape in public sentiment, with many recognising the need for a balanced approach to online engagement,” she said. However, on the issue of imposing a ban on social media for younger people, Harman advocated for the need to understand the motivations behind young people’s social media usage....